Create Your Own Import Shipping Label

Get more control over import shipments with the new Create Import Shipment feature on FedEx Ship Manager®. Create import shipments using the service and speed you want — without sharing your FedEx account number. Watch the video to see how you can get started.

Get Answers to International Shipping Questions

In today’s global economy, importing and exporting go hand in hand. As a small-business owner, you may often import raw materials and components used to manufacture your products. Then, you sell the finished goods to buyers in the U.S. and abroad. With a simplified import process, everyone wins — you get more access to the raw materials you need to create products, and global communities have access to your unique innovations, ideas, and products.

Below, you’ll find some of the most common questions importers have about international shipping and resources to help you streamline the process and keep you up to date on new developments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create import shipments for my suppliers?

As the importer, yes, you can create import shipment labels and required customs documents for your suppliers. Creating import labels on fedex.com allows you to ensure the documentation is complete and correct for the commodities you are purchasing.

Fill out the customs and regulatory agency documents online and standardize your import shipping process — saving time and resources.

Choose your preferred shipping method to control costs and speed of delivery, and avoid customs delays by ensuring that your import shipping labels are filled out in English with correct information.

Share labels and customs documents with your vendors to include in your shipment and allow them to edit information at your discretion — all without ever having to share your FedEx account information.

How much does importing shipping cost?

The cost of import shipping is determined by the purchase or sale agreement established between you and your vendor.

Transportation costs based on your choice of carrier, your chosen service level (speed of movement), and any duties or taxes you agree to pay will all contribute to the total cost of import shipping.

Duties and taxes can be estimated in advance to help you determine overall costs.

Duty and tax amounts vary based on the product you’re importing and directly relate to the harmonized tariff code that aligns with the product. Identifying the correct tariff code prior to shipping will ensure a more accurate cost estimate.

Work with your carrier to implement favorable import pricing for your transportation charges.

Ensure you choose the best service to meet your needs, factoring in both speed and cost.

Now it’s easier than ever — and costs less — to import your products. As part of the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015, products imported into the U.S. up to $800 value are now duty-free and tax-free with faster customs clearance and lower processing fees. With the new duty-free threshold at $800 and a simplified return process, importing is now cheaper, faster, and more predictable.

Can I use my own customs broker?

Yes, you have the option to designate a broker. Most FedEx® international services are brokerage inclusive, but if you have a special relationship or special need, FedEx can hand the shipment over to your broker at the destination country.

How do I avoid customs delays?

International shipments rely on information — usually transmitted electronically — to cross borders. Ninety-two percent of FedEx® shipments into the U.S. are cleared before they even land, so it's important to get the details right when scheduling your shipment.

Use FedEx® Global Trade Manager to identify all the documents needed for your shipment — as well as details like classification codes.

Save the international shipping forms you use most on the FedEx Document Preparation Center.

Find out how Dana Donofree, owner of AnaOno Intimates, uses the new Create Import Shipment feature on FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com to manage her global supply chain and control costs — making her product more affordable for her customers.

Resources for importing

Learn about new changes in the de minimis created by the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015. It allows goods under $800 to be imported to the U.S. free of duty and taxes, cutting time and paperwork.

Identify the correct tariff code for the products you’re importing. Use WorldTariff for your FedEx® shipments at no additional cost.

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